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Acute Stroke Practice Test (ACLS) Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the recommended time frame for administering thrombolytics in a patient with an acute ischemic stroke? - Within 1 hour - Within 6 hours - Within 4.5 hours - Within 24 hours Which of the following is a common s...

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What is the recommended time frame for administering thrombolytics in a patient with an acute

ischemic stroke?

- Within 1 hour

- Within 6 hours


- ✔✔Within 4.5 hours


- Within 24 hours




Which of the following is a common symptom of an acute stroke?


- ✔✔Sudden confusion or difficulty speaking


- Gradual onset of severe headache

- Mild and persistent dizziness

- Slow and progressive loss of vision




What imaging technique is commonly used to determine the presence of a hemorrhagic stroke?

- MRI

- X-ray


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, - ✔✔CT scan


- Ultrasound




What is the first step in managing a patient suspected of having an acute stroke?

- Administer anticoagulants


- ✔✔Perform a rapid neurological assessment


- Initiate physical therapy

- Start IV fluids




In the context of stroke care, what does the acronym FAST stand for?

- Fear, Alert, Speech, Time

- Facial droop, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time


- ✔✔Facial droop, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time


- Follow-up, Alert, Speech, Treatment




Which medication is commonly used for thrombolysis in an acute ischemic stroke?

- Aspirin


- ✔✔rtPA (recombinant tissue plasminogen activator)


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